JANUARY 10, Malachi 1:10-12
 

You may have come across this chorus, “From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, the Lord’s name is to be praised…”. That is a song that encourages us as believers to praise God for the many wonderful things He has done for us. In today’s text (Malachi 1:11), we are shown another thing – that even among the Gentiles (non-Jewish like us), God’s name is great. This is the greatness of God extending to the whole world for He is the Creator of heaven and earth. After creating the universe,God did not abandon it, but continued to look after it.

If God is good even to non-believers and non-Jews, imagine how much better is He to believers! We need to be thankful for our wonderful God!

Going back to the lyrics of the hymn, do you praise the name of the Lord? Do your actions and words bring about praise to God’s name? Perhaps by simply obeying your parents or being friendly to the new kid in school, or the shy boy in Junior Worship class or trusting in God when He places difficult situations or people in your life to test or strengthen you. These are some of the ways we can glorify God, and bring praise to His name.

What other ways could I bring praise to God’s name?
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Thought: May I bring praise to the name of God!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, teach me to examine myself and see how I can glorify Your name every day. This is difficult for me but with the help of the Holy Spirit, I shall be able to improve bit by bit. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.